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Charcoal & hickory-smoked BBQ meet Southern sides & baked sweets in a quaint porch-fronted house.
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Address: 102 Martinsburg Ave, Gordonsville, VA 22942
Phone: (540) 832-0227
Website: http://www.bbqex.com/
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The BBQ Exchange
The Barbeque Exchange in downtown Gordonsville, VA features hickory-smoked and slow-roasted pork shoulders and spareribs.
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Reviews
Neil Spoonhower
This place is definitely worth giving a shot. Cool bbq joint with a great feel and lots of outdoor seating. Being my first time I wanted to try as much as I could so I got the $25 3 meats and two sides Got a cookie and soda which was another $7.
They definitely have something going here. I tried the sliced brisket, pork belly, and ribs. Cole slaw and potato salad. Definitely will not be retrying the sides. They had a spicy cole slaw that I should have tried. Next time.
All the meats were unsauced with dry rub. Plenty of good sauces to select from. ALL were cooked great with a perfect amount of smoke. If you prefer the pull of the bone ribs these aren’t those. Pullbout clean as a whistle and are SUPER tender. The pork belly was good. The star of the show was the brisket. The absolute best cooked brisket since Texas. Fall apart tender but holds its shape. Insanely juicy. The only “note” I would have is on their meats they are pretty heavy handed with the salt. Sides.. they could use a little more.
The staff also couldn’t have been nicer. I will definitely going back for them to get that last star.
… moreThey definitely have something going here. I tried the sliced brisket, pork belly, and ribs. Cole slaw and potato salad. Definitely will not be retrying the sides. They had a spicy cole slaw that I should have tried. Next time.
All the meats were unsauced with dry rub. Plenty of good sauces to select from. ALL were cooked great with a perfect amount of smoke. If you prefer the pull of the bone ribs these aren’t those. Pullbout clean as a whistle and are SUPER tender. The pork belly was good. The star of the show was the brisket. The absolute best cooked brisket since Texas. Fall apart tender but holds its shape. Insanely juicy. The only “note” I would have is on their meats they are pretty heavy handed with the salt. Sides.. they could use a little more.
The staff also couldn’t have been nicer. I will definitely going back for them to get that last star.
Joanna Kim
Pork belly is amazing, but i don’t really recommend hush puppies – they aren’t worth a hype. The service is amazing though! Great bbq
… moreC Violaris
Stopped by at this BBQ joint. Food was good in general with good service overall at the counter. Good selection of meats with ribs being really good along with the fried peppers.
… moreBill, Kim, Ewan, Alec & Ben Becker
Sunday Jan. 18th
First timers – put in a carry out order for brisket and a variety of sides to sample. Overall very disappointed. No smoke ring and the fat back hadn’t fully melted away. No smoke flavor… not juicy, not much flavor at all and it was chewy. We had to cut it with a knife. It seemed like it had just been cooked in an oven. Plus the sides were bland. The only thing that was good were the sauces we tried. Spent over $70 for food and tip.
This was supposed to be one of the best BBQ in the state. Maybe it was at one time, but not anymore. 🙁
We have leftovers and we don’t really want to eat it. We won’t be going back again.
… moreFirst timers – put in a carry out order for brisket and a variety of sides to sample. Overall very disappointed. No smoke ring and the fat back hadn’t fully melted away. No smoke flavor… not juicy, not much flavor at all and it was chewy. We had to cut it with a knife. It seemed like it had just been cooked in an oven. Plus the sides were bland. The only thing that was good were the sauces we tried. Spent over $70 for food and tip.
This was supposed to be one of the best BBQ in the state. Maybe it was at one time, but not anymore. 🙁
We have leftovers and we don’t really want to eat it. We won’t be going back again.
Terry
UPDATE: Now 5 stars!
Been back several times and it has been consistently excellent! Thank you Chef Craig!
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Has been hit or miss for the past few months. Our first time eating here was a few years ago and it was fantastic. Now we’re hitting it a little bit more frequently. The first couple of times recently the food was cold with small portions. It improved somewhat the next time. This last time was incredible. Food was hot, portions were large, and … the owner was present. I’m guessing the owner read some of the recent reviews and decided they need to take a more active role – at least that’s what I’m hoping. Yes it is expensive. But if the food is consistently great, it’s worth it. I will be eating here fairly frequently over the next several months. We will see where it goes. If it is consistently good, I will update the review with five stars, or possibly lower it – depending.
P.S. – I do think the bbq could use more natural smoke flavor.
… moreBeen back several times and it has been consistently excellent! Thank you Chef Craig!
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Has been hit or miss for the past few months. Our first time eating here was a few years ago and it was fantastic. Now we’re hitting it a little bit more frequently. The first couple of times recently the food was cold with small portions. It improved somewhat the next time. This last time was incredible. Food was hot, portions were large, and … the owner was present. I’m guessing the owner read some of the recent reviews and decided they need to take a more active role – at least that’s what I’m hoping. Yes it is expensive. But if the food is consistently great, it’s worth it. I will be eating here fairly frequently over the next several months. We will see where it goes. If it is consistently good, I will update the review with five stars, or possibly lower it – depending.
P.S. – I do think the bbq could use more natural smoke flavor.
Etta
Delicious Bbq! Friendly staff! Love the atmosphere here. Indoor outdoor dining. Large area not cramped! The food was amazing and the desserts were just as good! Go getcha sum!
… moreJoanne Mills
First time eating here. Loved it. The BLT Porkbelly sandwich is awesome. Will definitely go back.
… moreAqua Corbett
Barbecue Exchange is hands-down the best barbecue I have ever had in my life no exaggeration!!
I’ve been ordering from here almost every single day for the past two weeks and not once has the food been different. The consistency alone is unbelievable. Every order is fresh perfectly seasoned and cooked with obvious care. Restaurants like this are rare and they deserve every bit of success that comes their way.
The ribs are absolute perfection tender smoky beautifully seasoned and cooked just right every single time. And the barbecue sauces are unmatched. The Virginia BBQ sauce is my favorite the Carolina sauce is a close second and mixing the two is next level. I have never tasted anything like it.
I’ve been ordering through Uber Eats and even the packaging shows how much pride they take in their food. Everything arrives hot neat and handled with care.
Now let’s talk sides because WOW!!
**The mac and cheese is the best I’ve ever had from any restaurant. It’s not dry not mushy just creamy rich and absolutely perfect. I’m extremely picky about mac and cheese and even pride myself on making great mac and cheese and they have this down pat.
**The potato salad is out of this world. I’m very cautious about potato salad from restaurants but this is clearly made fresh daily. It’s creamy perfectly seasoned with tender potatoes and just the right amount of texture.
**The collard greens are seasoned beautifully and melt in your mouth.
**And please get the cornbread. I’ve never seen cornbread like this fluffy yet dense tall like a soufflé not cake like just absolute perfection. Easily the best cornbread I’ve ever had.
***You also must try the half chicken. It is the best smoked chicken I’ve ever eaten in my life juicy flavorful and seasoned to perfection. I’m genuinely in disbelief every time I eat it.
I haven’t even visited in person yet but I absolutely will just so I can tell the staff face to face how incredible their food is. I just moved to the area and this is officially my favorite restaurant!!
Hands down this is the best barbecue spot in the world!! The quality, seasoning, consistency, packaging and love put into every meal are unmatched. Kudos to the owner and staff you are doing something truly special!!
If you do nothing else eat here. You will not regret it.
… moreI’ve been ordering from here almost every single day for the past two weeks and not once has the food been different. The consistency alone is unbelievable. Every order is fresh perfectly seasoned and cooked with obvious care. Restaurants like this are rare and they deserve every bit of success that comes their way.
The ribs are absolute perfection tender smoky beautifully seasoned and cooked just right every single time. And the barbecue sauces are unmatched. The Virginia BBQ sauce is my favorite the Carolina sauce is a close second and mixing the two is next level. I have never tasted anything like it.
I’ve been ordering through Uber Eats and even the packaging shows how much pride they take in their food. Everything arrives hot neat and handled with care.
Now let’s talk sides because WOW!!
**The mac and cheese is the best I’ve ever had from any restaurant. It’s not dry not mushy just creamy rich and absolutely perfect. I’m extremely picky about mac and cheese and even pride myself on making great mac and cheese and they have this down pat.
**The potato salad is out of this world. I’m very cautious about potato salad from restaurants but this is clearly made fresh daily. It’s creamy perfectly seasoned with tender potatoes and just the right amount of texture.
**The collard greens are seasoned beautifully and melt in your mouth.
**And please get the cornbread. I’ve never seen cornbread like this fluffy yet dense tall like a soufflé not cake like just absolute perfection. Easily the best cornbread I’ve ever had.
***You also must try the half chicken. It is the best smoked chicken I’ve ever eaten in my life juicy flavorful and seasoned to perfection. I’m genuinely in disbelief every time I eat it.
I haven’t even visited in person yet but I absolutely will just so I can tell the staff face to face how incredible their food is. I just moved to the area and this is officially my favorite restaurant!!
Hands down this is the best barbecue spot in the world!! The quality, seasoning, consistency, packaging and love put into every meal are unmatched. Kudos to the owner and staff you are doing something truly special!!
If you do nothing else eat here. You will not regret it.
Nick Barrales
Delicious food, the seasoning is very well done and the meats are cooked well. Some of the sides were burnt and underdone due to too hot oil, but everything tasted great so can’t complain too much. The Hog Fire sauce isn’t particularly spicy which would be my only complaint. Flavors are king here, I highly recommend!
… moreJay Lee
Great customer service. Sadly our experience ( spending well over $100 ) was not very good. All of the staff was very pleasant and professional. The ribs very very dry like leather. Baked beans unfortunately dry as well and slaw wasn’t sweet at all. This was our first time here and if you eat here I would say the brisket and and pulled pork are your best options. I unfortunately can’t recommend.
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